Leadership

MCHS's Leadership is a class of students who represent the student body of Middle College High School. Leadership organizes the student body activities for the high school, such events as Fall and Spring Rally and the All-School Prom. The class consists on an average of 40 determined and dedicated students along with a system of government comprised of a president(s), vice president, secretary, treasurer, moderator, and members. Each role of the government official differs in responsibilities where as the President(s) leads the class, VP assists the President(s) in running the meeting. The secretary keeps records all the meeting minutes and the Treasurer keeps the classes informed of their total account balances and also deals with Leadership/class money. The Moderator, Steve Hoffman, is one of MCHS's instructors that facilitates and guides every Leadership student into becoming more productive leaders for today's tomorrow. And last but not least, are the class members; they are the most important piece of the leadership class because if it was not for their hard work and dedication, it would be difficult for events/activities to take place. MCHS Leadership Homepage: MCHS Leadership

Robotics

Robotics is an after school activity involving about 25 students of all grade levels. Students meet to design and build a robot to compete in in-state, out of state and national competitions. The numerous awards received from previous competitions can evaluate the success of the activity. Team has received awards such as Most Creative and the Most Inspiring Team. Robotics Homepage: Robotics

Yearbook

A self-selected multi-grade group of students create the annual yearbook while enrolled in Computer Graphics coursework at the community college. The college professor guides them through the myriad of technical roles and responsibilities in creating a quality product within time and budget limitations. Students raise funds from the community to support the publication.

After School Tutoring

MCHS Teachers and college trained tutors provide individual and small group study help for all MCHS students four days a week after school in ELA, Math, Science, and social Studies from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Students who are below grade level in performance are required to attend so they can receive extra instruction in their areas of difficulty, but all students who would like additional support are welcome to join a group. In addition to course materials, students have access to Agile Mind software for Math in the Labs.

The Write Team

A group of MCHS seniors and juniors share their writing skills by peer-editing and suggesting ways to improve all genres of writing. The services of this group are available to all Middle College students and cover all core curricular areas.

Empowerment Through Action (ETA)

Students of all grades meet after school to discuss social issues effecting their lives. Approximately 25 students participate in this activity. ETA is sponsored by the Contra Costa County Human Development Department. They have been involved in such activities as bringing to the San Pablo City Council the need to enforce the laws governing the sell of tobacco in local stores. This has been a very successful program receiving recognition from government agencies and newspapers.

Recycling

As an activity of the Leadership class, several students at all grade levels participate in a recycling program throughout the entire college campus. Students go about the college ona scheduled basis and gather paper for recycling. The city sanitation department awarding the MCHS students $1000 each year for the past few years can evaluate the success of the program.

Teenage Program (TAP)

TAP is a program provided by the Contra Costa Human Development Agency. The program brings trained technicians into the classroom setting to give informationon topics such as alcohol and other drug abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, smoking cessation, and sexual abuse. This agency also facilitates the Condom Distribution Program. All 9th graders participate in TAP throughout the year during school one hour per week. The program is evaluated by a student survey conducted each year.

Speech and Debate

Middle College students are active participants in the college's Speech and Debate Club, directed by Dr. Connie Anderson and Brad Van Asting. The Speech and Debate Team has successfully won many awards at various colleges around the bay area. On April 10, 2006, this team competed nationally in Kansas City, Missouri where they won the gold prize.